Noelle G. Moreau, Ph.D., P.T.
Email: nmorea@lsuhsc.edu
Phone: 504-568-4291
LSUHSC Appointments:
Associate Dean of Research
Professor of Physical Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions
Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Professor of Physical Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions
Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
(Secondary Appointment)
Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
School of Medicine
Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
School of Medicine
Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Licensure/Certifications:
- Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. License #03257
Education/Degree(s):
Postdoctoral Fellow
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Department of Physical Therapy, Movement Science
PhD - Kinesiology (Biomechanics)
Department of Kinesiology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
BS - Physical Therapy
Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, Physical Therapy
Research and Scholarship:
My research focuses on the investigation of the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying
abnormal muscle function and movement impairments in children with cerebral palsy,
using techniques such as ultrasound imaging, dynamometry, and electromyography. My
overarching goal is the development of effective rehabilitation strategies to address
these impairments and improve activity, participation, and quality of life. I have
successfully led multiple clinical trials involving rehabilitation interventions for
children with CP. Most recently, I was awarded two NIH funded multi-site clinical
trials to examine the effects of lower extremity power training combined with interval
treadmill training in pre-adolescents and adolescents with CP (R01 HD091089) and to
examine the effects of high intensity treadmill training for children with CP(R01
HD098270).
My current research is also focused on capturing the microscopic to macroscopic neuromuscular adaptations to high-intensity interventions for children with CP in order to maximize muscle plasticity and the associated adaptations in gene expression at the level of the individual.
Service (Departmental, School, Institution, Professional Organizations):
International Service:
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2021-present Member of the International Delphi consensus team to reach consensus on the interpretation of the macroscopic morphological muscle characteristics of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and on their role in the clinical decision-making process referred to as the Mammoth-agreement, which focuses on achieving consensus regarding the clinical use of Macroscopic Muscle Morphology for Treatment Harmony in cerebral palsy.
National Service (selected):
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2023-present Foundation for Physical Therapy Scientific Review Committee member
- 2018-present Grant Reviewer - National Institutes for Heath (NIH)
- 2010-2013 Chair of the Awards Committee - Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association
- 2009-present Research Committee Member - Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association
University (selected):
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2023-present LSUHSC Strategic Planning Research Work Group Member
- 2023-present LSUHSC Member of the Research Advisory Council (RAC) to the Chancellor
- 2022-present LSUHSC School of Medicine Intramural Grant Reviewer
- 2015-present School of Allied Health Professions’ Research Dean’s Committee for Interprofessional Research
School (selected):
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2024-present Administrative Liason to the Grants and Research Committee
- 2022-present Strategic Planning Committee
- 2014-present Member of the Promotion and Tenure Committee
- 2013-2018 Chair of the Grants and Research Committee
Department (selected):
- 2023-2024 Chair of the Faculty Search Committee
- 2015-2023 Chair of the Research Committee
Clinical Expertise/Interests:
- Analysis of human movement (biomechanics) and muscle performance testing
CV: Noelle Moreau CV